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Waking up with a dry mouth daily often signals more than just dehydration. Experts highlight that mouth breathing due to nasal congestion, sleep apnea, certain medications, or underlying health conditions like diabetes can cause persistent morning dryness. Ignoring this symptom can lead to dental issues and other health complications.

Goldman Sachs has prohibited its Hong Kong bankers from using Anthropic's Claude AI models, citing contract interpretations amid US-China tech tensions. This move, impacting coding and financial modeling, raises concerns for Hong Kong's financial hub status and other institutions using the AI. The restriction highlights broader worries about AI intellectual property theft and cybersecurity risks.

West Bengal's political landscape, historically dominated by single parties for extended periods, is now witnessing an intense battle for the 2026 assembly elections. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule faces a formidable challenge from the aggressively expanding BJP, which aims to end the TMC's reign. This election marks a critical juncture for the state's political legacy.

Grammy winning rapper Cardi B and Jen Vrabel, wife of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, show different ways of handling cheating. Cardi B forgave her ex-husband but warned of consequences. She is no longer with him. She filed for a divorce in July 2024 after seven years of marriage. As for Jen Vrabel, she was seen with her husband Mike Vrabel after reports of infidelity with Dianna Russini did internet rounds. Their actions suggest personal choices in their respective relationships.

The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.”

West Bengal is on high alert before counting day due to Supreme Court moves, a 15-seat repoll order, and EVM tampering allegations. The TMC has challenged a high court order, while the Election Commission assures security at strongrooms amidst post-poll violence and transport disruptions.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed in IPL 2026, scoring 400 runs at a strike rate of 238.10 against top bowlers. He now faces a new challenge against Mitchell Starc, who has recovered from injury and joined Delhi Capitals. The duel between the fearless youngster and the experienced Australian quick is anticipated to be a key contest.

The Allahabad high court has dismissed a plea demanding an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly calling the "Indian State" an opponent. A petitioner claimed Gandhi's remark during an AICC office inauguration in 2025 was seditious and anti-national, hurting public sentiment. Justice Vikram D Chauhan rejected the challenge to a lower court's decision.

AWS CEO Matt Garman says Amazon is hiring 11,000 software development engineer interns and early-career hires in 2026, pushing back on fears that AI is eliminating software engineering jobs. His comments come after Amazon's two biggest layoff rounds in six months—30,000-plus corporate cuts in total—and amid warnings from other tech leaders that AI coding tools are fundamentally disrupting the profession. Garman acknowledges the role is changing, but insists demand for developers is accelerating.

Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the Centre over rising inflation, highlighting a significant Rs 993 jump in commercial LPG cylinder prices in a single day. He warned that this surge, amounting to an 81% increase over three months, will heavily impact small businesses and household expenses, predicting further hikes in petrol and diesel prices.

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of a major T20 milestone, needing just one six to reach 100 career sixes. He has already achieved several remarkable records this IPL season, including the fastest 400 runs and youngest to 1,000 T20 runs.

Minecraft Bedrock 26.30.25/26 beta and preview is now available, featuring content from the upcoming Chaos Cubed update, including Sulfur Cube Archetypes and Geysers. This beta allows players to test new features before their official release. The article details how to download and install the beta on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Android, and iOS devices.

An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, Chandu Iraganaboyina, studying in Chicago, has allegedly died by suicide. Police are investigating how he obtained a firearm on a non-immigrant visa, with friends and family citing severe financial stress as a potential cause. The Telugu community in the US has initiated a fundraiser to repatriate his body.

While India's workforce participation has increased, a deeper look reveals significant disparities. More people are working, but many are in self-employment or informal roles with uncertain incomes. Gender and location heavily influence access to stable, well-paying jobs, highlighting a critical imbalance in job quality and opportunity.

NCP MP Supriya Sule faced significant traffic jams while traveling to Pune. She was stuck for nearly two hours, highlighting the daily struggles of commuters. Earlier, she experienced a long wait for a cab in Mumbai, facing refusals and limited availability. These incidents underscore persistent issues with last-mile connectivity and ride availability in the city.

Russia's space program achieved a significant milestone with the successful maiden launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket from Baikonur. This next-generation vehicle boasts powerful liquid-fuel engines, capable of carrying substantial payloads and promising reduced costs. Roscosmos hails it as a crucial step in modernizing Russia's space capabilities and maintaining global competitiveness.